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M3 UEU

2000 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 UEU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014

both rear jacking points corroded not to excess

both rear wheel arches modified and heavily undersealed/expanding foam.

n/s/f wheel has slight vibration when spun

no airbag light

o/s/f drop link has slight play

o/s/f steering rack boot gaiter has clip missing but secure

o/s/r brake shows sign of binding

o/s/r tyre very much on the limit

spare wheel well modified

Fail 10 Mar 2014 113,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear jacking points corroded not to excess

both rear wheel arches modified and heavily undersealed/expanding foam.

n/s/f wheel has slight vibration when spun

o/s/f drop link has slight play

o/s/f steering rack boot gaiter has clip missing but secure

o/s/r brake shows sign of binding

o/s/r tyre very much on the limit

spare wheel well modified

Pass 28 Feb 2013 107,380 miles

handbrake lever has travel...

handbrake shows minimal effort..

n/s headlight has a weak pattern..

slight play in steering component...

wiper blades weak clearing screen..

Fail 28 Feb 2013 107,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake lever has travel...

handbrake shows minimal effort..

n/s headlight has a weak pattern..

slight play in steering component...

wiper blades weak clearing screen..

Pass 15 Mar 2012 103,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 98,290 miles

Hand brake lever high

Near side front and near side rear tyre has damage to the outer side walls

Near side front d Bush housing slightly damaged

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Oil leaking from the front of the engine area preventing a full inspection on the power steering components

hand brake lever high

Fail 18 Feb 2011 98,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Hand brake lever high

Near side front and near side rear tyre has damage to the outer side walls

Near side front d Bush housing slightly damaged

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Oil leaking from the front of the engine area preventing a full inspection on the power steering components

hand brake lever high

Pass 13 Mar 2010 90,123 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 90,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on outside edge

petrol tank insecure

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2009 85,707 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on outside edge

petrol tank insecure

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2008 78,990 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 78,990 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 68,774 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 68,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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M3 UEU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 99,282 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M3 UEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M3 UEU registered?

M3 UEU is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is M3 UEU safe to buy?

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